32 Time 4 Me, February 2010
fitness
SHAKE it up
HE prospect of joiningagym is So spring is on its way
enough to send most of us to the
biscuit tin in despair. Across South and it’stime to get
London thereare plenty of fun waysT
to tone up, lose weight or just give fit. NATALIE LI offers
yourself aboost withoutitfeeling like achore. fun alternatives to
Hula Hooping
Who would have thought it would find its way SEXY:the gym
outofthe playground? Aurora
This retrochildhood activityisanextremely teaches
popular formofexercise. It mightseemlikea belly
South London-baseddance teacher andpassing fad but pop stars, including Beyonce, dancing
choreographerAurora Jouanin offers classesareturning to the hoop to burn calories, e2893/C
throughout the week forbuildupcore strength and tone up
groups, private clients andthemidriff. bellydance.com or call 07910 381 895.
even hen parties.It’s aperfect way to get fit and Vauxhall City Farm
Those looking to tonehealthy and you can practise for
You don’t have to live out in the country andup in the hip and bellyfree at home.And apparently 10
wearBarbour to learn how to ride ahorse.areas are onto awinnerminutesofhula-hooping can burn
Right in the heart of the city, well in Vauxhallat these sessions, asup to 100calories.
to be exact, you can try your hand at ridingAurora leadsyouEmma McCarthy leads afortnightly
lessonsfor adults and children.through some coreclass at Greenwich West Community
Not only is this afun pastime it’s aperfectmovesfrom shimmying toCentre costing £5 asession.
way to build suppleness, flexibility, staminahip punches.◗ Thenext session is on March
andmusclestrength.Stretchy trousers or13. Visit www.love2hoopdance.
An hour’s activity is said to burn the sameleggings arebest, noco.uk or email love2hoopdance HOOP-LA:
calories as a30-minute jog or bike ride. Andexperience or specific@hotmail.com for details. wayFun
riding is proven to havepsychologicallevel of fitness is required.fitgettoBelly Dancing
benefits, leaving you mentally invigorated.◗ McAlpine Dancee2781/C
If you admire the style of sexypop ◗ Vauxhall City Farm, 165 Tyers St SE11Studio, Longfield Hall,
singer Shakira you can try to imitate 5HS.Private lessonscost £25-£37. Visit50 Knatchbull Road, Brixton SE5 9QY.
afew of those middle easternmoves at this www.vauxhallcityfarm.org or call 020Open level classes, Monday 7pm-8.30pm.
weekly class. 7582 4204.£8. Five-week package £35.Visit www.aurora
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